BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. Iranian Foreign
Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has sent an official appeal to the
United Nations requesting an investigation into attacks carried out
by the United States and Israel on its territory, Trend reports.


The letters are addressed to UN Secretary-General António
Guterres and President of the UN Security Council James
Cleverly.


In his letter, Araghchi stated that Israeli and US strikes on
defense and civilian facilities in various Iranian cities violate
the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and contradict
Article 2(4) of the UN Charter. He emphasized that Iran is acting
in self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and will use all
necessary means to repel the attacks.


The minister noted that all bases, facilities, and forces of the
attacking sides in the region are considered legitimate military
targets, and Iran will continue its resolute defense until the
attacks cease. According to him, responsibility for the negative
consequences of the developments lies with the United States and
Israel, and the strikes on Iran have serious implications for
regional and international peace and security.


Araghchi called on all UN member states to take immediate and
coordinated action in response to the attacks on Iran.







Earlier today, Israel carried out a preventive strike against
Iran (Tehran) to eliminate threats to the state. Later, Israel
closed its airspace and switched to a state of emergency
restrictions. A second wave of Israeli airstrikes on Iran then
began. Shortly afterward, Iran also closed its airspace.


It was later reported that the attack on Iran was a joint
operation by Israel and the United States. In turn, Donald Trump
announced the launch of a military operation by the US Armed Forces
against Iran. Information subsequently emerged about the targets of
Israel’s strikes on Iran. Shortly afterward, Iran launched its
first wave of missiles toward Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu also made
a statement amid the start of the operation against Iran. It was
later reported that a second wave of missiles had been launched
from Iran toward Israel.


Some time later, a state of emergency was declared in Israel. It
was subsequently reported that Iran had attacked 14 US military
bases in the region. Closer to the evening, Iran began a wave of
retaliatory strikes using ballistic missiles.